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Game Recap: Suns’ defensive intensity proves decisive in 102-99 win against Rockets

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Against Oklahoma City, the Wizards were the bug

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Updated Nov 8, 9:31 AM ET

Oklahoma City Thunder broadcaster Michael Cage summed up this game perfectly: “In this game, sometimes you’re the bug, and sometimes you’re the windshield.” In this one, the Wizards were in the role of the bug. Washington was no match for the Thunder. Oklahoma City took control early and the Wizards had no answer for their athleticism, execution, and swarming defensive presence. The Wizards converted just 29.6% of their field goal attempts, including 7-43 from three-point range. That’s 16.3%....

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